One of Star Wars' best pilots won't be returning in Episode VII. Denis Lawson, who played Rebel ace Wedge Antilles in the original trilogy, has confirmed that he turned down the chance to return in the upcoming Star Wars sequel. Speaking at a screening of his new movie, The Machine, Lawson said "they asked me but it just would have bored me."

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wedge was my original Huddle handle I believe. Although not having him as Wedge sucks balls I completely understand where he is coming from. He's a pretty successful actor over there and I am sure his nephew Ewan McGregor gave him some advice on the matter at some point.

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wedge was my original Huddle handle I believe. Although not having him as Wedge sucks balls I completely understand where he is coming from. He's a pretty successful actor over there and I am sure his nephew Ewan McGregor gave him some advice on the matter at some point.